Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Another stellar performance from Liam Lawson in Formula One, racing to 3rd on the grid for tomorrow morning's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Grid penalties to two drivers ahead of him saw Lawson move up two places after qualifying in 5th, although he wishes it was even better.

NZ Herald sports journo Alex Powell joined Piney to recap the action.

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The Wellington Phoenix feel like they got something out of the  A-League Kiwi derby, despite the match ending in a draw.

The clash between Auckland FC and the Phoenix ended in 0-0, and the match was delayed by adverse weather conditions. 

Wellington Phoenix head coach Chris Greenachre joined Piney to explain why this match was significant. 

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The Black Caps have come up short again, and they're hoping to turn their luck around as they head to Hamilton.

The Kiwi side dipped out by 4 runs in a rain-affected 2nd ODI against India in Wellington.

Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined Piney to recap the action further.

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The Kiwis are celebrating hard, as the team advanced into the Rugby League World Cup final.

The team scored a 34-10 win over Tonga in Newcastle and will face off against the winner of tonight's Australia v Fiji clash.

Kiwis lock Erin Clark joined Piney to recap the action further.

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Loyalties have been tested across the Blair family during the All Blacks dominant 43-21 win over Scotland in Edinburgh.

All Blacks attack coach and former Scottish halfback Mike Blair found himself in the unique situation of orchestrating his home nation's demise. 

Blair joined Piney to recap the action - and look ahead to the next clash against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

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The Kiwis and Tonga will resume their rivalry, with both sides set to clash in tonight's Rugby League World Cup semi-final.

The Kiwis are aiming to qualify for their first World Cup final since 2013, while Tonga are seeking to make their first.

Ahead of the big clash kicking off at McDonald Jones Stadium, in Newcastle, Kiwis assistant coach Adam Blair joined Piney to discuss. 

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The Australian cricket team fell to defeat in South Africa - and despite winning the first test, they got thoroughly beaten in the next 2 to give them a shaky run into their 4-test series against New Zealand.

Australian correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to discuss how they hope to turn it around, the Wallabies' hopes for the Nations Championship, and over policing at A-League football matches.

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The Black Caps are set to play their second One-Day International against India, this time at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium.

The Kiwi side was defeated by India in their first match at Eden Park, and they'll be hoping to turn their luck around.

Black Caps all-rounder Nathan Smith joined Piney to discuss further.

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Despite being top of the table, the Wellington Phoenix face a big challenge as they look to claim their first ever A-League derby win.

The Wellington based club are 0-6 against their Auckland rivals, but for the first time ever, they will come into the fixture higher on the A-League ladder than Auckland.

Can they keep that momentum rolling, or will the status quo continue?

Phoenix midfielder Bryce Duke joined Piney to discuss how the Phoenix will look to break their derby duck.

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It's derby day in football's A-League!

Auckland FC are against Wellington Phoenix in the seventh edition of this rivalry, which up until now, has been pretty lop-sided.

This season however, the form lines to start this season tell a different story.

The Phoenix are 3 from 3 and top of the table while Auckland FC have a win, a draw and a loss in their first three matches. And so, for the first time, the Phoenix go into a derby in a higher table position than Auckland FC.

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10 past 3 tomorrow morning NZ time the All Blacks face Scotland at Murrayfield

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks, but in recent times they've pushed hard for a maiden victory

Almost a year ago to the day, the last time the two met, it was 17-all in Edinburgh with six minutes to go, but some late heroics from Damian McKenzie saw the All Blacks maintain their unblemished record against the Scots

BBC Scotland rugby commentator Andy Burke joined Piney to offer his view on how the test may go. 

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This week, James McOnie from The Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to recap the Black Caps v India T20 series and preview the All Blacks' Northern Tour.

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The sporting relationship between New Zealand and India is seeing a significant milestone.

In 1926, the Indian Army hockey team did their tour of New Zealand - marking the first time an Indian team toured the country.

NZ Hockey legend Ramesh Patel joined Piney to look back on the historical impact of this event.

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The ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup is set to get underway, and there's plenty of excitement among fans.

The event is set to be held in October and November 2028 and will be hosted by Australia and New Zealand. 

CEO Joel Morrison joined Piney to discuss.

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The Rugby League World Cup is well underway, and two of the big Pacific sides are gearing up for a showdown.

Tonga and Samoa are set to face off in a sold-out clash at CommBank Stadium in Sydney tonight, and excitement is growing.

NRL.com journo Brad Walter joined Piney to preview the match.

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The Wellington Phoenix are celebrating another big win, having defeated the Newcastle Jets 3-0.

The Phoenix are now top of the table after three wins to start the season, and they're gearing up for next weekend's big clash against Auckland FC.

Wellington Phoenix player Riley Bidois joined Piney to recap the action.

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Coach Whitney Hansen admits it'll be a busy summer following the Black Ferns' season-ending 36-7 win over France in Christchurch.

Hansen's first year in charge has delivered 10 wins from 11 tests, but she's pleased there's still improvements to be made.

Head coach Whitney Hansen joined Piney to recap the season.

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The Kiwis are off to the semi-finals in the Rugby League World Cup.

The side successfully defeated Fiji 78-nil on the Gold Coast, and the team's celebrating a strong win.

Kiwis player Kodi Nikorima joined Piney to discuss.

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The All Blacks are gearing up for their next big challenge.

The Kiwi side will begin their Northern Tour next week, facing off against England, Scotland and Wales as part of the new Nations Championship.

BBC rugby journalist James Burridge joined Piney to discuss what to expect.

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The Black Ferns are preparing for their final test of 2026. 

After claiming victory over the French in the two prior tests, they're facing them for the last time tonight in Christchurch. 

They'll be looking to end the season on a high, after having lost only one test throughout the entire season. 

Lock Maia Roos joined Piney ahead of the clash to chat about how big of a year its been for her and the team. 

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The Black Caps came alive at Eden Park with both bat and ball to claim a consolation 87-run thrashing of India in game four of their T20 series. 

The hosts made a whopping 259 for seven batting first led by Glenn Phillips who made 107 off 49 balls, before restricting the tourists to 172 for nine. 

Glenn Phillips led the way with 107 runs and had a partnership with Michael Bracewell worth 115 runs. 

Bracewell had 65 to his name, and joined Piney to recap the win. 

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Despite all of the off-court headlines and controversy surrounding netball in New Zealand, the Silver Ferns have had an incredible year. 

They brought home the Commonwealth golf, the Constellation Cup, and are potentially ending the year with the number one ranking. 

Piney caught up with Silver Ferns Coach Dame Noeline Taurua to recap the year and look at the challenges that loom ahead. 

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Corban Piper's year just keeps getting better. 

The Wellington Phoenix striker has scored in his side's opening two matches of the A-League season and has been rewarded with a maiden All Whites call-up. 

Piper was lost for words when coach Darren Bazeley rung to tell him he was in the squad for two home matches against India next month. 

He told Piney time almost stopped for him when he got the call. 

"It's been a goal since I was a kid, and I think it's any footballer's goal." 

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Netball was dealt another blow after Netball New Zealand made the decision not to go ahead with Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray's proposal for a privatised domestic league. 

The governing body has turned down multiple requests for interviews seeking the reasoning behind the decision.  

Netball Players Association General Manager Pippa Moore told Piney they haven't received much in the way of communication from Netball New Zealand, having found out the news second and thirdhand.  

She says they haven't been able to connect with the body directly, with the little communication they've had being ver...

Staggering. Utterly jaw-dropping. No communication with the players from Netball NZ, apart from the same corporate phrases they sent to the media. 

That is verging on dereliction of duty. Of negligence. At the very least, it's an appalling way to treat your people. 

The silence from Netball NZ in the last 30 hours has been extraordinary. They have clearly learnt nothing from the way they shut up shop when they stood Dame Noeline Taurua down.  

When they lost the Sky Sport broadcast deal. When they were looking for ways to re-frame our domestic competition. Whe...

This week, James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined D'Arcy to discuss the Black Caps' loss to India, the All Blacks' team selections and all the action from the Rugby League World Cup.

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The Breakers are set to face off against the Cairns Taipans this evening, but one team veteran is set to face a big milestone.

Reuben Te Rangi celebrates his 400th match in the league he's been playing in since 2012.

He joined D'Arcy to look back on his career ahead of tonight's game.

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The Kiwis are gearing up for their next Rugby League World Cup match in Christchurch - where they're set to face the Cook Islands.

This follows the Kiwis' 24-22 defeat to the Australians last week, and they're hoping to do better this time round.

Kiwis assistant coach Slade Griffin joined D'Arcy to discuss ahead of the match.

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The Silver Ferns are looking to exert pressure early as they look to reclaim netball's Constellation Cup against the Australian Diamonds in Sydney this evening.

New Zealand lead 2-nil after a pair of emphatic home wins, but have won just one from their last nine outings across the Ditch.

Midcourter Mila Reuelu-Buchanan joined D'Arcy ahead of the match.

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Formula One driver Liam Lawson will start 9th on the grid for tomorrow's US Grand Prix in Texas.

The Kiwi's been promoted one spot after qualifying 10th, due to a five-place grid penalty for his Racing Bulls team mate Arvin Lindblad.

Motorsport expert Bob McMurray joined D'Arcy to discuss.

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This Labour Day, Northland could make rugby history and claim their first NPC title.

Tomorrow, the Taniwha will face off against Canterbury - who will be hosting the upcoming final in Christchurch.  

Northland head coach Ryan Martin joined D'Arcy to discuss the upcoming match.

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Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen is keen for improvement despite taking an unassailable two-nil lead in their three-test series against France.

Hansen says there's plenty to pore over before next weekend's third WXV test in Christchurch.

She joined D'Arcy to recap the match further.

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The Black Caps have been overhauled by India in the final over for the second T20 match in a row in Christchurch.

India reeled in New Zealand's 180 for five with just one ball to spare, taking a two-nil lead in the series.

Black Caps bowling coach Jacob Oram joined D'Arcy to discuss the recent loss.

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All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley has paid the ultimate price for not making the knock-out stages of the FIFA World Cup. 

His contract won't be renewed at year's end, with Football NZ CEO Andrew Pragnell believing a fresh approach can take New Zealand beyond the group stages of the World Cup 

Former All White David Chote joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss what it means for the national team, and what the organisation will be looking for in a new coach. 

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Australia's momentum has come crashing to a halt.  

After a big win over Proteas in the first test of the series, the Australian cricket team have fallen to an innings defeat in the second test. 

They were dismissed for just 99 in the first inning, and after being made to follow on, were unable to amass enough runs to force South Africa to the bat again. 

Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined D'Arcy to discuss the fallout. 

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